Union County VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PLAN

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1 Union County VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PLAN

2 ENVISION A DAY... when all of Union County children, adults, and families have the resources and community support they need to succeed. ENVISION living in a community that doesn t lose kids or adults to abuse, addiction, poverty, or crime. ENVISION a community where a new generation will become the best and the brightest regardless of personal situations. ENVISION a greater number of healthy, happy and successful adults staying in Union County to raise their families and build their careers. ENVISION a community that helps those who are coming out of incarceration and abusive situations to become successful and productive community and family members. Then ENVISION families who will continue to make Union County a model community and... Finally, ENVISION a community that works together to make all of this happen.

3 HOW DID WE GET HERE? From 1997 through January 2017 the SHARE Foundation provided funding in the form of grants as an outreach into the community. Over $6.9 million in grants has been paid to 86 different not-for-profit organizations for strategic initiatives. Beginning in 1999, SHARE began partnering with numerous community leaders and organizations every four to five years to assess and reassess the health needs of Union County residents. In 2015, SHARE spearheaded a reassessment of community needs utilizing community forums and Union County surveys from UAMS, Centers for Disease Control, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Arkansas Department of Health to determine the latest trends. According to research that ranked the 75 counties in Arkansas, with 1 being the best and 75 being the worst, Union County improved in health outcomes from 59th to 44th, but declined in health factors from 34th to 38th. One significant area of concern was the increased incidence of violent crime. It is in response to this need that SHARE is working with community partners to develop the Union County Violence Intervention Plan (VIP). The Union County VIP is the result of community-wide efforts that began in the fall of SHARE Foundation formed a small core group that convened monthly to discuss evidence-based strategies and brainstorm ways to proactively address crime and violence prevention and intervention, beginning with youth and families. From these meetings and other contacts, over 75 people representing various community sectors were invited to join this effort, including education, nonprofit agencies, families, public and private sector leaders, healthcare and mental health providers, the justice system, law enforcement, government, media and faithbased groups. After much research and discussion, the decision was made to bring in an outside consultant to assist in developing a comprehensive plan. In Mentoring & Role Models Parenting & Life Skills December 2016, the core group selected Robert H. Holt, Executive Director of L.O.V.E. Let Our Violence End Inc. of Little Rock, Arkansas as facilitator and consultant. He has spent 25 years working on the streets, in schools and neighborhoods around the country with gangs, drugs and family dynamics. Beginning in 2017, the core group hosted a variety of community events and focus groups designed to define the service gaps in our community. To date, over 200 individuals have been involved in determining the direction of the VIP. Approximately 30 stakeholders from the community sector representatives were asked to continue to work with the core group and for Mr. Holt to facilitate a process for change. This input has been incorporated into the plan presented here. The VIP will serve as a catalyst for change in efforts to positively impact outcomes for children, youth and families in Union county. Six Focus Areas were identified in the process and are depicted in the diagram of the Plan below: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Re-Entry Union County VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PLAN Jobs & Education FAMILY SUPPORT Neighborhood Watches/Clean Neighborhoods Mental Health, Substance & Drug Abuse

4 HOW WILL IT HAPPEN? The Union County Violence Intervention Plan (VIP) has been created in order to make available a community network of supports, opportunities and activities focused on specific, well-defined and jointly held outcomes and best practice strategies. The Union County VIP initiative will continue to convene working groups focused around the six priorities that are identified in the Plan. These working groups will be charged with encouraging participation from the community partners in implementing the VIP. If we, as a community, are truly committed to changing the odds for young people and families in need, we have to change the way we do business. No single organization or person can do it independently. We must work together, like never before, to generate a greater impact than anyone could ever achieve alone. In the words of Margaret Mead never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. HOW CAN YOU HELP MAKE AN IMPACT? The Union County VIP now belongs to the people of Union County. It will lead our community in realizing our vision for children and families. We call on every resident to become part of the movement to build a culture in which all Union County children, adults, and families have the resources and community support they need to succeed. Union County VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PLAN

5 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Mentoring & Role Models PRIORITY: Mentoring & Role Models Strategies Outcome Potential Partners Will have caring, competent and consistent mentors for at-risk children Implement a coordinated approach to increase the number of trained mentors Utilize the Church Adopt A School Initiative Increase number of trained mentors Reduce in-school disciplinary actions such as bullying, campus violence and in-school suspensions Churches Schools Businesses Media Non-Profits Families Utilize other evidence based mentor training programs for youth Develop and conduct community awareness campaigns regarding the importance of mentoring Improve academic performance Improve school attendance Provide mentors for non-profits Long term outcomes: Civic Organizations Volunteer Service Organizations Professional Associations Veterans Groups Reduce Crime Reduce school dropout rates Reduce out of wedlock pregnancy

6 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Re-entry PRIORITY: Re-entry Strategies Outcome Potential Partners Individuals in need of a support system will have a successful transition into their communities Implement a coordinated approach to increase the number of trained mentors Develop and conduct community awareness campaign to dispel residents concerns about individuals re-entering their communities, and to increase residents understanding of the importance of strengthening local support services and resources Increase The Good Grid utilization Utilize substance abuse prevention programs Establish a more collaborative re-entry process which could include implementing a job readiness program and developing and/or supporting parenting/ relationship classes before and after the inmates release Increase number of trained mentors Easier access on how/where to attain necessary resources Healthy family functioning and relationships during incarceration and reentry Long term outcomes: Reduce recidivism Reduce substance abuse of those reentering society Arkansas Department of Correction (ADC) Re-entry programs recognized by ADC City Law Enforcement/ Parole Officers Union County Sheriff Office Media Courts Churches Businesses Cities of Union County Non-Profits The Good Grid South Arkansas Community College South Arkansas Regional Health Center (SARHC) Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Recovery Groups Workforce Development Legal counsel

7 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Neighborhood Watches/Clean Neighborhoods PRIORITY: Neighborhood Watches/ Clean Neighborhoods The community s role in crime prevention will increase Residents will live, work and play in safe and clean neighborhoods Strategies Conduct and support a coordinated approach to increase number of neighborhood watches Develop and conduct community awareness of being smart about crime Develop and conduct community awareness regarding the importance of personal ownership, bonding and pride in neighborhoods Outcome Increase number of neighborhood watches in each Ward Public is educated about crime and prevention Potential Partners Alderman / Councilmen Residents Law Enforcement (city and county) Parks & Playgrounds Commission Increase Ward cleanups Crime Stoppers Long term outcomes: Courts Reduce Crime Reduce Litter Churches Media Businesses Cities of Union County Keep El Dorado Beautiful Landlord Association

8 FAMILY SUPPORT Parenting & Life Skills PRIORITY: Parenting & Life Skills Positive family and social relations will be enhanced Strategies Outcome Potential Partners Implement a coordinated approach to establish life skills training and parenting/ grandparenting support groups Increase parent and grandparent life skills and support groups Schools / Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) Enhance parenting/ grandparenting skills Media Implement a coordinated approach to promote the availability of resources, services, and family friendly environments Increase family involvement and greater awareness of family friendly environments Churches Promote and conduct events to increase family involvement Develop and conduct community awareness campaigns about the importance of good parenting Present specific trainings on topics such as boundaries, safe dates, sexting, etc. Increase knowledge of resistance and coping skills Reduce out of home placements (child welfare encounters) Long term outcomes: Decrease: abuse, neglect, juvenile arrests, substance abuse and truancy Courts Businesses Cities of Union County Non-profits Families Child care Physicians Medical Center of South Arkansas (MCSA) DHS Mental health providers

9 FAMILY SUPPORT Jobs & Education PRIORITY: Jobs & Education Strategies Outcome Potential Partners Citizens will be gainfully employed Barriers to employment will be broken down Increase community awareness of job availability Increase community awareness of Adult Education and Workforce Development Students will be workforce ready Those wanting or needing employment know where to find the training and skills development they need Schools Media Courts Churches Businesses Cities of Union County Promote The Good Grid awareness and utilization training Increase opportunities for job shadowing and apprenticeships Increase STEM focus (science, technology, engineering and math) Develop an awareness campaign emphasizing the value of education, life long learning and gainful employment Increase number of GEDs that are attained Increase number of individuals with industry recognized credentials Long term outcomes: Decrease unemployment rate Non-Profits South Arkansas Community College Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development AR Rehabilitation Services Legal counsel

10 FAMILY SUPPORT Mental Health, Substance & Drug Abuse PRIORITY: Mental Health, Substance & Drug Abuse Strategies Outcome Potential Partners Access to mental health services and substance abuse prevention; and treatment options will be expanded Develop an awareness campaign on substance abuse and mental health issues Develop stronger collaborations between agencies that serve in the behavioral health/ substance abuse, and mental health communities Develop early intervention programs and/or services to increase mental health and/or substance abuse prevention and treatment for all ages Expand Drug Court in Union County Individuals will receive timely diagnosis and treatment of emotional and/or behavioral disorders and substance abuse Decrease risky behaviors related to substance abuse Enhanced campus climate: reduction of bullying, campus violence, and in-school suspensions Increase outreach and help for those seeking referrals to appropriate services Schools Media Courts Churches Businesses Cities of Union County Non-Profits Families Mental health providers Substance abuse providers ADH Law Enforcement (City and County) First Responders Hospitals Physicians

11 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Re-Entry HOW CAN YOU HELP MAKE AN IMPACT? Mentoring & Role Models Neighborhood Watches/Clean Neighborhoods Parenting & Life Skills Union County VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PLAN Jobs & Education Mental Health, Substance & Drug Abuse FAMILY SUPPORT Developed by SHARE Foundation for the Union County Violence Intervention Plan

12 Union County VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PLAN Debbie Watts Vice President of Community Impact SHARE Foundation 403 WEST OAK STREET, SUITE 100, EL DORADO, AR / fax SHAREFOUNDATION.COM

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